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Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc. Lighting Management Systems
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PL-PD-F007 Rev. 2 04/06/2009
Multi-Location Dimming
Product: Renoir® II Architectural Wall Box Dimmers
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rticle ID: 20091214-DLB-RenoirII-02
Date: December 14, 2009
Summary: The Renoir II product line supports a unique method of multi-location dimming which allows for
wiring methods consistent with traditional 3-way wiring methods yet supports any combination
of up to five masters and/or remotes and supports dimming from a remote location.
Information: The Renoir II dimming line has a number of unique features supporting multi-location dimming.
The following are all critical points to consider when laying out these systems:
 Master dimmers are dimmers that connect to the load
 Remote dimmers are dimmers that control a master
 Both remote dimmers and switches are available
 Remote dimmers operate identically to the masters
 Up to (5) devices may be installed on one traveler wire, supporting any combination of
masters and remotes
 Maximum 250’ traveler wire length (longest run)
 Any topology is supported (home-run, daisy chain, “T”)
 When multiple masters are all connected on the same traveler wire
 A control change from a remote affects all masters
 A control change at a master only affects the dimmer where the change is made
Applications:
 Traditional 3-way applications
 4-way, 5-way applications
 Fixed-scene systems (preset-masters mounted in closet, remote switches only in user
spaces)
 Multi-location dimming – dim from remote locations too
 Multiple entrances into same space
Consider the wiring diagrams on the following page showing common configurations.